Follower of Joseph Marie Vien

Timoclea brought before Alexander the Great

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Follower of Joseph Marie Vien
Timoclea brought before Alexander the Great
oil on canvas
57.5 x 51 cm

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The subject is taken from Plutarch, Lives 33:12. Timoclea of Thebes was raped by one of Alexander's commanders and avenged herself by tipping the rapist in a well as he peered over the edge. Subsequently she was brought before Alexander who set her free praising her courage and spirit.

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